Sep 16 – Memorial for Sts. Cornelius, Pope and Martyr; and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr St. Cornelius (d. 253) was elected after a year-and-a-half period, during which persecutions were so bad that papal ascension was a quick death sentence. He worked to maintain unity in a time of schism and apostasy. He called a synod... Continue Reading →
3 October, Thursday — Being chosen
Thursday of Week 26 in Ordinary Time Job 19:21-27Lk 10:1-12 The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out… Today's Gospel spoke to me in a way it never previously had. In my previous readings, I always took away the message that we are all called to do God’s work, trust and believe in Him,... Continue Reading →
26 August, Monday — Let us glorify Him through His calling for us
Monday of Week 21 in Ordinary Time 2 Ths 1:1-5,11-12Mt 23:13-22 …we pray continually that our God will make you worthy of His call… My parish Church of St Vincent de Paul recently celebrated the ordination of a new priest, Fr Clarence Yue. Personally, I felt thrilled to witness this momentous opportunity, which is so... Continue Reading →